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USDA Names 597 Counties as Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas due to a history-making, ongoing drought. “As drought persists, USDA will continue to partner with producers to see them through longer-term recovery, while taking … Continue reading
U.S. Farmers Give the Gift that Keeps Giving By Participating in 2012 Census
The end of December is typically marked by people returning holiday gifts that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. But this year, farmers and ranchers across the country can give themselves a gift that won’t be returned and will keep … Continue reading
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Researchers Find Way to Control Stable Flies
USDA Scientists have found a way to control stable flies that cost the U.S. cattle industry billions of dollars each year. By using a single application of cyromazine — which interferes with molting and proper development of an insect’s external … Continue reading
Vilsack Applauds Passage of Farm Bill But Expects More
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a statement following the passage of the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill, also known as the farm bill. “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for … Continue reading
USDA Drought Response Provided $200 Million in Forage to Producers
About $200 million in forage was produced for farmers and ranchers who faced shortages this year during one of the worst droughts in history, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By opening up 2.8 million acres of conservation land … Continue reading
Keeping a Farm Forever
Winterberry Farm will always be just that…a farm. The 142-year-old homestead became part of an elite group of 66 farms in Maine that has an agricultural easement placed on it by the Maine Farmland Trust and Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, … Continue reading
Latest Issue of MIDAS Press Provides Update on Deployment, Testing
Deployment schedules and testing updates are just a few features headlining the latest issue of the MIDAS Press. The fall issue highlights ways the MIDAS team is working to ensure organizational readiness and a higher degree of confidence in the … Continue reading
Georgia Producers Must Apply to Reap Tax-Exempt Savings
Georgia farmers are urged to apply for the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption card in order to be exempt from paying sales tax on seed, fertilizer, fuel and other inputs. Although the tax exemption law is not new, applying for the … Continue reading
Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for December
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for December 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, unchanged from November, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing … Continue reading
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